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Holding Action

Andrew M. Stephenson

First published November 1971
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

A visitor from the past arrives. His questions are not answered, and he is detained as soon as possible. There have been several other visitors from the past, but none have returned. The time traveler is quickly imprisoned, and a force field that prevents his return is raised. Why such harsh treatment?

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
November 1971 Cover Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, November 1971 Condé Nast MAGAZINE 140